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Family-level intelligence and maternal health: A cross-cohort, cross-generational longitudinal study using the NLSY Open

Wirda Linda, O'’Keefe Patrick, Muniz-Terrera Graciela, Voll Stacey, Deborah A. Frank , et al. · 2025

Feasibility of establishing a Canadian Obstetric Survey System (CanOSS) for severe maternal morbidity: results of a nationwide survey Open

Isabelle Malhamé, Rebecca Seymour, Rizwana Ashraf, Paige Gehrke, Joseph Beyene , et al. · 2025

Acceptance and preference between respiratory syncytial virus vaccination during pregnancy and infant monoclonal antibody among pregnant and postpartum persons in Canada Open

Elisabeth McClymont, Jennifer S. Wong, Lucia Forward, Sandra Blitz, Jon Barrett , et al. · 2025

In this national survey, more than two thirds of participants would accept the RSV vaccine while more than half would accept mAb. If given a choice, the vast majority preferred vaccination during pregnancy over mAb. These preferences shoul…

Acceptance and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy in Canada Open

Suraya Bondy, Elisabeth McClymont, Gal Av‐Gay, Arianne Albert, Janice Andrade , et al. · 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic posed a unique set of risks to pregnant women and pregnant people. SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of severe illness and adverse perinatal outcomes. However, evidence regarding the …

Impact of the <span>WHO</span> safe childbirth checklist on birth attendant behavior and maternal‐newborn outcomes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open

María Fernández Elorriaga, Jocelyn Fifield, Katherine Semrau, Stuart R. Lipsitz, Danielle E Tuller , et al. · 2025

Background The intrapartum period is critical for reducing maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The WHO's Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC) was designed as a reminder of the most critical, evidence‐based practices (EBPs) to improv…

Cerebral palsy in Australia: birth prevalence, 1995–2016, and differences by residential remoteness: a population‐based register study Open

Hayley Smithers‐Sheedy, Emma Waight, Shona Goldsmith, Susan Reid, Catherine Gibson , et al. · 2024

Objective To examine recent changes in the birth prevalence of cerebral palsy in Australia; to examine the functional mobility of children with cerebral palsy by residential remoteness. Study design Population‐based register study; analysi…

Trends in rate of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and associated morbidities in Canada: a population-based study (2012–2021) Open

Susie Dzakpasu, Chantal Nelson, Elizabeth Darling, Wesley Edwards, Phil Murphy , et al. · 2024

The rate of HDP has risen across Canada, with a concomitant decline in some HDP-associated morbidities. Ongoing surveillance of HDP is needed to assess the factors associated with temporal trends, including the effectiveness of evolving HD…

Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy across Canada Open

Chantal Nelson, Susie Dzakpasu, Aideen M. Moore, Elizabeth Darling, Wesley Edwards , et al. · 2024

Background Contemporary estimates of diabetes mellitus (DM) rates in pregnancy are lacking in Canada. Accordingly, this study examined trends in the rates of type 1 (T1DM), type 2 (T2DM) and gestational (GDM) DM in Canada over a 15-year pe…

Scale up of anaesthesia services in underserved rural Tanzania Open

Elias Kweyamba, AS Nyamtema, JC LeBlanc, Agnes Shayo, RB George , et al. · 2023

Timing of neonatal mortality and severe morbidity during the postnatal period: a systematic review Open

Justine Dol, Brianna Hughes, Mercedes Bonet, Rachel Dorey, Jon Dorling , et al. · 2022

Objective: The objective of this review was to determine the timing of overall and cause-specific neonatal mortality and severe morbidity during the postnatal period (1-28 days). Introduction: Despite significant focus on improving neonata…

Temporal trends, clinical characteristics, and sociodemographic profile of post‐neonatally acquired cerebral palsy in Australia, 1973–2012: A population‐based observational study Open

Emma Waight, Sarah McIntyre, Susan Woolfenden, Linda Watson, Susan Reid , et al. · 2022

Aim To describe post‐neonatally acquired (PNN) cerebral palsy (CP) in terms of temporal trends in prevalence, clinical and sociodemographic profiles, known causes and associations between causes, and sociodemographic variables. Method Nume…

Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy With Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Open

Elisabeth McClymont, Arianne Albert, Gillian D. Alton, Isabelle Boucoiran, Eliana Castillo , et al. · 2022

In this exploratory surveillance study conducted in Canada from March 2020 to October 2021, SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy was significantly associated with increased risk of adverse maternal outcomes and preterm birth.

Timing of maternal mortality and severe morbidity during the postpartum period: a systematic review Open

Justine Dol, Brianna Hughes, Mercedes Bonet, Rachel Dorey, Jon Dorling , et al. · 2022

Objective: The objective of this review was to determine the timing of overall and cause-specific maternal mortality and severe morbidity during the postpartum period. Introduction: Many women continue to die or experience adverse health o…

Feasibility of establishing a Canadian Obstetric Survey System (CanOSS) for severe maternal morbidity: a study protocol Open

Rohan D’Souza, Rebecca Seymour, Marian Knight, Susie Dzakpasu, K.S. Joseph , et al. · 2022

Introduction Severe maternal morbidity (SMM)—an unexpected pregnancy-associated maternal outcome resulting in severe illness, prolonged hospitalisation or long-term disability—is recognised by many, as the preferred indicator of the qualit…

Maternal and neonatal trauma following operative vaginal delivery Open

Giulia M. Muraca, Amélie Boutin, Neda Razaz, Sarka Lisonkova, Sid John , et al. · 2022

In Canada, rates of trauma following OVD are higher than previously reported, irrespective of region, level of obstetric care and volume of OVD among hospitals. These results support a reassessment of OVD safety in Canada.

Pregnancy Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada, March to August 2020 Open

Shiliang Liu, Susie Dzakpasu, Chantal Nelson, Shu Qin Wei, Julian Little , et al. · 2021

Improving access, quality and safety of caesarean section services in underserved rural Tanzania: The impact of knowledge translation strategies Open

Angelo Nyamtema, Heather Scott, Elias Kweyamba, Janet Bulemela, Allan Shayo , et al. · 2021

This research was designed to study different approaches to improve access to, and quality of caesarean section services in underserved Tanzania and translate evidence into practice. In 2016, 42 associate clinicians from five health center…

Stillbirth in Canada: anachronistic definition and registration processes impede public health surveillance and clinical care Open

K.S. Joseph, Lily Lee, Laura Arbour, Nathalie Auger, Elizabeth Darling , et al. · 2021

The archaic definition and registration processes for stillbirth currently prevalent in Canada impede both clinical care and public health. The situation is fraught because of definitional problems related to the inclusion of induced abort…

Canadian Surveillance of COVID-19 in Pregnancy (CANCOVID-Preg): A Rapidly Coordinated National Response Using Established Regional Infrastructures Open

Elisabeth McClymont, Haim A. Abenhaim, Arianne Albert, Isabelle Boucoiran, Krista Cassell , et al. · 2021

Congenital anomalies in children with postneonatally acquired cerebral palsy: an international data linkage study Open

Shona Goldsmith, Sarah McIntyre, Heather Scott, Kate Himmelmann, Hayley Smithers‐Sheedy , et al. · 2021

Aim To describe the major congenital anomalies present in children with postneonatally acquired cerebral palsy (CP), and to compare clinical outcomes and cause of postneonatally acquired CP between children with and without anomalies. Meth…

Canadian surveillance of COVID-19 in pregnancy: Epidemiology and maternal and infant outcomes Open

Elisabeth McClymont, Deshayne B. Fell, Arianne Albert, G. D. Alton, Jon Barrett , et al. · 2020

Database Autopsy: An Efficient and Effective Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths in Canada Open

Amélie Boutin, Arlin Cherian, Jessica Liauw, Susie Dzakpasu, Heather Scott , et al. · 2020

The majority of maternal deaths in Canada have direct obstetric causes, whereas most late maternal deaths have indirect obstetric causes. Suicide is an important direct cause of late maternal death.

#postbabyhankypanky: An Empirically Based Knowledge Sharing Initiative About Sex and the Transition to Parenthood Open

Natalie O. Rosen, Megan D. Muise, Sarah A. Vannier, Christine T. Chambers, Heather Scott , et al. · 2020

A resident-led clinic that promotes the health of refugee women through advocacy and partnership Open

Jocelyn Stairs, Navpreet Bal, Finlay Maguire, Heather Scott · 2019

Implication StatementLongitudinal global health experiences promote cultural competency and a commitment to caring for underserved populations beyond residency. This paper describes a longitudinal, co-curricular local global health experie…

Severe maternal morbidity surveillance: Monitoring pregnant women at high risk for prolonged hospitalisation and death Open

Susie Dzakpasu, Paromita Deb‐Rinker, Laura Arbour, Elizabeth Darling, Michael S. Kramer , et al. · 2019

Background There is no international consensus on the definition and components of severe maternal morbidity (SMM). Objectives To propose a comprehensive definition of SMM, to create an empirically justified list of SMM types and subtypes,…

The Ghana PrenaBelt trial: a double-blind, sham-controlled, randomised clinical trial to evaluate the effect of maternal positional therapy during third-trimester sleep on birth weight Open

Jerry Coleman, Maxfield Okere, J.D. Seffah, Allan J. Kember, Louise M. O’Brien , et al. · 2019

Objective To evaluate the effect, on birth weight and birth weight centile, of use of the PrenaBelt, a maternal positional therapy device, during sleep in the home setting throughout the third trimester of pregnancy. Design A double-blind,…

A Biopsychosocial Approach to Aquatic-Based Exercise Interventions for Chronic and Disabling Conditions Open

Heather Scott · 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to explore aquatic-based exercise as an intervention for chronic and disabling conditions. This research explored the implications of aquatic-based exercise interventions and links to participation…

A Practical Guide to the Management of the Fetus and Newborn With Hemophilia Open

Paul Moorehead, Anthony K.C. Chan, Brigitte Lemyre, Rochelle Winikoff, Heather Scott , et al. · 2018

Newborns with hemophilia are at risk of intracranial hemorrhage, extracranial hemorrhage, and other bleeding complications. The safe delivery of a healthy newborn with hemophilia is a complex process that can begin even before conception, …

Modifying maternal sleep position in the third trimester of pregnancy with positional therapy: a randomised pilot trial Open

Allan J. Kember, Heather Scott, Louise M. O’Brien, Ali Borazjani, Michael Butler , et al. · 2018

Objective To evaluate whether the percentage of time spent supine during sleep in the third trimester of pregnancy could be reduced using a positional therapy device (PrenaBelt) compared with a sham device. Design A double-blind, randomise…

Comprehensive investigation of congenital anomalies in cerebral palsy: protocol for a European-Australian population-based data linkage study (The Comprehensive CA-CP Study) Open

Shona Goldsmith, Guiomar Garcia Jalon, Nadia Badawi, Eve Blair, Ester Garne , et al. · 2018

Introduction Cerebral palsy (CP), an umbrella term for non-progressive conditions of cerebral origin resulting in motor impairments, is collectively the most common cause of physical disability in childhood. Cerebral and/or non-cerebral co…

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